Framingham Fine and Performing Arts
Outstanding Arts Education for Every Child
A message from Donna
Hi Team
Week One done and now a long weekend that you so truly deserve. This week we dug into Anti Racism in Education. Social Emotional Learning, Clever, Google Classroom, Google Meet, Zoom, Canvas and had so much time to collaborate on this new remote teaching journey that begins on September 16. I know there is still a LOT of work to do and a LOT of questions but we have time. I have faith. Thank you
DESE Days Week 2
Family Engagement Expectations
You can spend time volunteering to distribute chromebooks, art bags, instruments, learning bags etc at your home school and you should find a way to virtually connect with your students prior to the end of the DESE days. Suggestions: Choose a class or grade level and set up a Google Meet. Set up a Zoom drop in by team ( Performing Arts at the Middle School level for example). Set up a Zoom drop in by Department (middle /high school). Set up a Grade five band drop in for the district. These meet and greets do not need to be long! Please invite me when you schedule them. I would love to see you in action.
A combination of distribution days and virtual meetings is best but if you cannot do distribution times, meet as many of your incoming students as possible. You can also reach out with a Smore or email through Canvas/ Google classroom but an actual virtual meeting is the expectation.
Thank you for helping to transition these kids into this virtual synchronized world of education.
Great work week One
Remember 45, 50 or 97 minute classes does not mean 45. 50 or 97 minutes staring at a computer. Use break out rooms, studio time, silent reading, drawing, writing in a journal, etc to break up the time AND every lesson MUST include SEL and Diversity and Inclusion connections through the arts. ALL SESSIONS SHOULD CONCLUDE WITH A WRAP UP/ASSESSMENT/REFLECTION of some sort.
Fine and Performing Arts Back to School Guide
FPA Crosswalk with DESE July 24 Guidance for Arts Education
Meet our newest team members
Sean Beckett- LTS Art McCarthy and Ethan Loberstine Choral Director- FHS
Ellen has a new home!
Ok- Enough for Now!
A welcome video
Best
Donna